Moab Rafting Itinerary

Feb 24, 2017

By: Chad Taylor & Jake Wilhelmsen

Stillwater to Serious Soapsuds. Whatever floats your boat.

If the different things to do in Moab were each represented by one of the Golden Girls, then...

...Dorothy would represent Moab’s hiking — the most obvious example, fairly straightforward and stoic in nature.

...Blanche would represent Moab’s biking — just about as well known as Dorothy/hiking, not quite as accessible, but people who love it love it with a passion.

...Rose would represent Moab’s river rafting — maybe the third one you think of, but the most likely to make you laugh out loud and arguably the most fun in general.

(If you think you’re going to get through this page without a bunch more Golden Girls references, you’re a fool.)

While hiking and biking are easy to get into, rafting requires a bit more time, gear, commitment and/or equipment. But to truly tap into the unparallelled experience Moab has to offer, you have to ride the river(s).

Not ready to acquire a boat and a trailer and enough experience to know how to not kill yourself but still want to travel down the [river] and back again? Utah.com is your pal. Utah.com is your confidant. Allow us to recommend an easy option to get floaty: Moab’s own Western River Expeditions.

Throw a party. Invite everyone you know. When you get off the river, they’ll all thank you for being a friend.

This is the quickest way to see the Cataract Canyon (blurred vision not included). Rated one of the best rafting trips in the country, it’s a cruise through Canyonlands National Park on the Colorado River. Navigate through 30 whitewater rapids as you explore ancient Native American habitations on your way to Lake Powell.

This one is a little more family friendly with mild rapids. And it’s on the Green River (the chief tributary of the Colorado River). The trip begins with a scenic flight to the starting line. No big deal, but you’ll travel along a corridor of 40 million years of geologic history – twisted mountains, dramatic cliffs, and towering plateaus. You’ll run Wire Fence and Three Fords rapids while you explore famous outlaw hideouts, ancient dinosaur habitats, and Fremont Native American petroglyphs.